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MPP Mr. Pupu Pants Member Edmonds, WA Joined: Mar 06, 2008 Posts: 337	MPP Mr. Pupu Pants Posted posted on Wed, May 20, 2009 5:55 PM On 2009-05-20 15:18, Mr. Pupu Pants wrote: It's not rocket science but....ok. I use the most common method which is to use a propane torch to scorch the surface of the wood. A wire brush is used to remove the charred wood--leaving a raised grain since the meat of the wood chars faster than the grain. I repeat as necessary to make the effect more dramatic. A simliar result can be obtained via sandblasting with a compressor (as done at Disneyland) or with certain types of acid. Cat..say goodbye to bag. A power washer will do it too if you happen to have one.

On 2009-05-20 15:18, Mr. Pupu Pants wrote:
It's not rocket science but....ok.

I use the most common method which is to use a propane torch to scorch the surface of the wood. A wire brush is used to remove the charred wood--leaving a raised grain since the meat of the wood chars faster than the grain. I repeat as necessary to make the effect more dramatic. A simliar result can be obtained via sandblasting with a compressor (as done at Disneyland) or with certain types of acid.

Cat..say goodbye to bag.

A power washer will do it too if you happen to have one.

Post #455213 by Mr. Pupu Pants on Wed, May 20, 2009 5:55 PM